There is no visible damage to the car seat. Here are the installation steps, which are conveniently outlined on the cover you lift to access the ClickTight panel: To remove the carseat, it’s not quite the reverse process. We ended up getting the Chicco Nextfit for our other car because the strap was longer. Lastly, and this is the easy bit, open the ClickTight compartment, place the belt in the forward facing belt path – indicated with green labels – buckle the belt, and close the compartment. But you may need to use LATCH if installing the One4Life in a position next to a booster rider who may accidentally unbuckle its seat belt and leave it uninstalled, or in a van where the seat belt may otherwise stretch across an opening people walk through to get to the 3rd row. The tightest I could get it was right about 1” of movement. All the fashions have a smooth, poly fabric that the child sits on, but the cool flow fabric is behind the child’s back for ventilation. The headrest has 15 positions for a proper harness fit at every stage. While some folks dislike the look of labels like this on their soft goods, I think anything to help you remember is a bonus. He typically uses a backless booster, but since his height and weight are well within the limits for the One4Life, we gave it a go. The One4Life’s manual has color coded rear facing, forward facing, and booster mode instructions to match the manual; blue for rear facing, green for forward facing, and red for booster mode. Hi!! Nuna Exec all-in-one car seat ($700 +tax). Once the ARB is available for the One4Life, it will be able to compete with the Exec as far as the legrest goes as well. Side overhang is not allowed. One4Life surrounds your child with trusted Britax Safety, Comfort & Convenience. The One4Life includes a steel frame, EPS foam, and SafeCell technology. There were horror stories in the olden days about the sounds those tethers made when people would accidentally drive over them! Thank you very much! When it comes to installation, the most notable part of the One4Life is Britax’s ClickTight installation system. Of course, the seat can always be installed with a vehicle seat belt as long as the child is within the weight limit for the seat. I was going to get the cool flow moisture wicking fabric since I’m in MS and my poor girls are also so hot. Hi Jena. Nope, the carseat isn’t touching any of the front seats. CPS isn’t about one score or another, it’s the whole picture, including statistical information. However, if you remove too much slack, the CT panel won’t close. On the other hand, they’re super easy to remove to throw—what fun! I love the ClickTight installation system, unique to Britax car seats because it eliminates the guesswork of properly installing them." Then, remove the elastic loops from the top of the cover (at the part of the seat where the child’s legs would be), then open the ClickTight compartment by pinching the red tabs. Hi Corinne. Hello, I really liked the thorough review but at the end you state “it won’t be the only seat your child will meed”. Next, make sure that the recline selected allows the arrow in the recline guide to sit in the green section. I’d have to give the One4Life an edge on longevity, though, since it has much higher harness slots and much higher shoulder belt guides for booster use. All opinions at CarseatBlog are those of the individual author for informational purposes only, and do not necessarily reflect any policy or position of Carseat Media LLC. We had an infant Britax car seat which was worth the price! 2. This removes tension from the CT panel. She’s got plenty of harness height left to grow and had a lot of legroom. So I would start removing a piece one at a time until you find your happy medium. As with other carseats, you want less than 1” of movement at the belt path. When I first saw this I thought it was cheesy—this is a Britax, after all. I have a Chicco next fit zip & the pull up back isn’t wobbly @ all. She weighs 40 pounds and is 43 inches tall. He found it a bit difficult to climb into the seat on his own, but I got him in and buckled up fairly easily. I found that this texture had a bonus feature — it was just a bit harder for a kiddo to move the chest clip around and the harness was less likely to twist. To convert the One4Life to booster mode, raise the headrest all the way up and lift the cover and you’ll find a large label that says Harness Storage Compartment. I think this is the best harness storage I’ve seen! While super annoying, this rattle is not a safety issue. The One4Life does convert to a booster later, so it’s more versatile and it has taller harness slots so it can be used for a child with a taller torso. At 46 pounds and 46 inches tall, this 7 year old model is still 3 inches and many pounds from the height and weight limits for using this seat in harnessed mode. Would you suggest this car seat with a vehicle with inflatable seat belts? If you’re looking for this label, it’s in the same spot as on the regular ClickTight convertibles. It has a lot to offer in all modes and the ease of installation just can’t be beat. If you’re familiar with the Marathon, Boulevard, and Advocate ClickTight convertibles, the forward-facing belt path on the One4Life is oriented differently. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Some people don’t want to use the carseat that long and choose to switch to a dedicated booster once their child reaches that stage. However, this kiddo was not used to a buckle acting like this. Center LATCH Installations with Non-Standard Spacing: Diono Everett High Back Booster Seat Review, Graco TrioGrow LX Multimode Car Seat Review, Rear facing height range: until the child’s head is 1 inch below the top of the headrest, Forward facing weight range: 22-65 pounds, Forward facing height range: less than 49 inches tall, High back booster weight range: 40-120 pounds, High back booster height range:  44-63 inches tall, Lower anchor weight limit: 30 pounds rear facing, 35 pounds forward facing, Britax follows NHTSA’s guidelines for replacement after a crash, Crotch buckle positions: 4, 6, and 7.5 inches from the back of the seat pan, Lowest harness position: 9 inches (with insert), Highest booster belt guide position: 21 inches, Width at widest point (at the cupholders): 19.5 inches, Expiration: 10 years from the date of manufacture, Mesh panels – on either side, allows for better ventilation for the child. I found that this part made the harness pads sit up really high on my models, right on the sides of their necks, but no one complained about the placement. I wish they were . Now my baby is almost 1 and need to upgrade to a convertible. Just forget the LATCH strap is there altogether because the install is more complicated (though there may be situations where you might need it and I’ll discuss those later). In most cases, this rather simple set of instructions makes for a secure install! It’s not on your list on the article on the Merritt locks but it is newer. 2021 Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Carseat Review – Install with Confidence Heather Illinois and Nationwide Child Passenger Safety Resources Buckle Up Illinois I’m going to show all the ARB pics right here. Included are a column of cleaning instructions, side by side with red warnings. This sounds like a small thing — printing an insert’s height and weight limits on the insert itself — but we find time after time that caregivers don’t refer to the manual for this kind of information and end up using the inserts way too long. Hello, Follow the directions in the manual to move the harness into this compartment and prepare the seat for booster mode. I was able to noticed how the head rest goes back and forth touching a plastic part tons of times during the ride. I debated between several brands and models but ultimately went with this one because every sales person I spoke to said Britax is known for their safety … Do you have any concerns? If you don’t think it is normal movement of the mechanism, I would take a short video and send it to them via facebook if they don’t respond to email. The lower anchor connectors and tether may be used in booster mode to secure the One4Life when it is not being used so that it does not need to be buckled in when there is no child riding in it. If in your vehicle, like my Tesla, the V-tether slides down the sides of the vehicle seat, you can tie the tail of the tether around the tether to turn it into a Y shape or order a tether extender from Britax to make the same shape (see pic). And, if necessary, a tightly rolled towel or pool noodles may be used to supplement the recline positions in the event of deeply scooped vehicle seats (hello Mustang and Camaro!). This kiddo shows that the seat could be a very long lasting option for many children. Since we first met this technology on the now-retired Britax Frontier, we marveled at how simple it made installing a car seat! In my Dodge Durango, I was able to install the seat at a deep recline angle in forward facing mode. I agree with you about the “EXTREMELY wobby/loose” back. I’m about to purchase the One4Life and was wondering if anyone had any comments on the different fabrics? The manual has cleaning instructions broken down into four sections: the shell, the cover, the harness, and the harness buckle. The amount of slack you remove dictates how tight the installation will be, obviously. Installing the One4Life with the ClickTight locking system is as easy as can be. Could you please help us figure out what is going on? The ClickTight panel will rise up to expose a very easy-to-see belt path! The positions are labelled using white on red, and the black base has a small window that shows which recline position the seat is in. I emailed them I didn’t hear anything back. Is the crotch strap on the Britax One4life the same length as the other Britax convertible Car seats? I’m not thrilled with the thickness of the harness covers; I feel they are overly padded. She found the flip-forward crotch buckle padding much easier to navigate when she was forward facing. This 12 year old is a fairly narrow child, so average or wider older kids may not be as comfortable side to side in the One4Life. The One4Life was so comfortable that she fell right asleep in it, not just once but twice! Would I just use the LATCH system? When it’s in booster mode, though, no overhang is allowed and the entire base of the car seat must be on the vehicle seat. It drove me insane as I dressed and undressed the carseat and tried to figure out which way was up, but as a daily use type of thing, I can see it being quite helpful in keeping the harness covers in place and in keeping them out of the way of the chest clip. Graco allows use of inflatable belts as does Clek. I suggest calling Britax on Monday morning to see what they say about it. Thank you for your thorough review. Even the features page (which details the parts of the seat) uses these colors to indicate the parts of the seat that are used specifically for those three modes of use. Correct, there may be some space between the ARB and your vehicle seat. She buckled on her own without any difficulty. Anyone else have this problem? In your opinion, is the Britax better than the Maxi-Cosi? The Advocate has the side impact cushions, which may or may not help in a side impact crash—we don’t know due to a lack of a side impact standard. You guessed it, this is where the harness stores! We found the One4Life versatile and long-lasting. L is Alicia’s oldest and is 9 years old, 72 lbs., and 60″ tall (he’s not a shrimp anymore!). There are obvious differences between the One4Life and the regular ClickTight convertibles (Marathon, Boulevard, and Advocate), such as the improved CT panel, the ability to convert to a booster, and 3 crotch strap slots. The back where you pull up to extend is EXTREMELY wobbly/loose! In terms of car seats, both Britax … You can see by his stats that he’s nearing the height limit, but not the weight limit. One4Life convertible to booster car seat grows with your child for 10 years—from 2.27-54.43 kg & up to 160 cm tall. Britax One4Life ClickTight Review Britax One4Life ClickTight Rear-facing infant mode is intended to be used by 5-50 lbs infant, forward-facing harness mode is … Britax One4Life airplane installation instructions. Britax One4Life Review. Needless to say, I was incredibly happy with our new Britax One4Life, and Shaan is finally PLEASANT in the car, hallelujah!! These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. How was the carseat installed that it produced those HIC and chest deflection (the actual name of the test, not “chest clip”) scores? Out of those 3, which would you recommend? Here’s a quick preview of the safety harness features. Britax One4Life Clicktight All-in-One Convertible Car Seat - Plum (Safewash) 115. https://carseatblog.com/23574/the-noggle-keeps-your-noggin-cool (They seem to be out of stock everywhere. The Boulevard is the same seat without the side impact cushions on the sides of the seat. The one4life or the Advocate. This insert very clearly states that it is for use with children who weigh less than 20 pounds. Hi Kelly. Pinch the tabs to open the door and expose a generously large storage compartment. You have really helped inform our decision and I cannot thank you enough! This is a tough question because they are both very nice seats. The One4Life (I think that’s the one you’re talking about— they all have 4s in their names now) has side vents behind the child’s back and is easier to install than the Boulevard, which is easy to install in the first place. Our 5 year old kiddo remains 43 inches tall and still weighs 40 pounds, which is the bare minimum weight for this seat in booster mode. The Britax harness is an IMMI harness, so it meets the requirements. I do like how the RAVA seems comfortable, yet I’m sure this one is comfortable too. I haven’t worked with the locks, so I’d suggest contacting Merritt to see what they say. I emailed Britax to get their response. Hi Sushi. That’s it. This car seat has safety features you’d expect from Britax, but with a major longevity bonus: It grows with your child from infant to big kid! How in the world would this be safe? Otherwise, if you have to buy online, look for a free return policy. It could take her a bit longer to get used to buckling on her own, so she might need an adult to help for a little while. I appreciated being able to take a cupholder right off the seat to toss out my kiddo’s uneaten goldfish crackers. Hi Steffanie. Just open the panel, thread the vehicle seat belt through the exposed belt path, remove most of the slack from the belt, then close the panel. In helping us add to our carseats, we are going with Britax One4Life, a trusted … The recline mechanism is easy to adjust — just press one of the buttons on either side of the car seat and move the shell to the desired position. The Chicco NextFits sometimes have issues with taller kids RF as they reach that max height limit—their heads are near the top of the seat while the harness straps are above their shoulders. Best Overall: The Graco Extend2Fit. Comparison between Britax and Graco Car Seats. He did feel, however, that the seat was really soft and cushy, and that the headwings were nice and supportive. Having such large numerals right there on the insert will no doubt help caregivers know when to remove the insert as their child grows. Pull the slack out of the shoulder belt. Thread the seat belt through the green belt path and buckle. It reduces the risk of head excursion by 4-6 inches in a crash. There are also larger openings in the cover behind the child’s back at the belt path, which should help too. Hi Vanessa. G just turned 6 years old, weighs 43 lbs., and is 45 ¼” tall. I can’t quite tell but does this seat take up less room rear facing than the other Britax convertibles? First, undo the tether from its storage spot on the back of the seat, and clip it to the tether anchor in your vehicle. For fun and to show the true rear-facing range, the model I recruited for booster pictures decided he wanted to try the seat rear-facing. So with that being said, here’s my Britax One4Life review! This plush, long-lasting car seat does many things (though not at the same time! Learn how your comment data is processed. I am looking to trading in my Chicco for something compatible with Merritt Manufacturing’s kit for escape artists. How does the Fit4 compare to the Britax One4Life? Britax was always about safety… The One4Life’s lower anchor weight limits are pretty low: 30 pounds for rear facing and 35 pounds for forward facing. The One4Life installs quite easily with the vehicle seat belt, but it does include premium lower anchor connectors as well. We have the Britax Advocate in our other car and this never happens. It was more compact than a ClickTight convertible front-to-back and according to our database (https://carseatblog.com/22818/the-ultimate-rear-facing-convertible-space-comparison-review-size-matters/), the ClickTights are more compact than the 4Ever (the DLX is the same shell as the regular 4Ever). Car Seats for the Littles is a participant in: Car Seats for the Littles® is a service mark registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. It’s great for diverting airflow to the back seat. My husband is over 6ft and its a big concern for us. This 7 year old is 46 inches tall and weighs 46 pounds. I can't even begin to say how happy I am with the Britax One4Life. Superior Safety Hands down the best of everything Britax offers in a car seat – safety features, rugged construction, and versatility as baby grows. The ARB will push it out and make that space negligible, though. We live in the humid hot south and my backseats don’t have AC Vents (Nissan Rouge) so we didn’t know if we should go for cooling features (Boulevard has one with cooling too). This short article was a preview of the seat prior to it being released. Seat belts are made to fit adult-sized bodies and kids won’t fit in them until close to puberty (generally ages 11-12). The harness is stored on-board in the storage compartment. No other compensation was provided. None of the passengers in the vehicle were injured in the crash. These are the rules you must follow to restrain your children safely. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. if you do choose to use it. It is so helpful that Britax added a notch right in the base for a pool noodle! We recommend that parents bring a copy of their car seat’s manual with them when flying, so it’s really convenient to have these instructions right in the front, on pages 6 and 7. The Britax One4Life car seat is about to hit the Canadian market [ETA Fall 2020] and we couldn’t be more excited about it. A specialty baby store will likely have both in stock where you can compare them side by side, if you have one in your city. She could climb in and out on her own, and liked having the natural leg support that rear facing offers. They are both well-padded and offer lots of support. G’s back and he’s still 6 years old, 43 lbs., and 45 ¼” tall. There are different installation instructions depending on if you’re installing the seat rear- or forward-facing on the plane; see the manual for further guidance. Which would you say would be the better “bang for your buck”?? The One4Life is about 2″ wider than the ClickTight convertibles, but it is designed for older kids to use. This kiddo liked all the padding and felt that the One4Life was really comfortable and soft. We did have an issue with the shoulder belt with the headrest in this position. The seat includes two cupholders — one for each side of the car seat. I have the Britax One4Life and both my kids’ heads fall forward when they’re sleeping. The top tether is a crucial part of your child’s car seat. I use it in my MDX when we transport our dogs in the back where there are no air vents. The harness frequently was longer on one side than the other. The Chicco Fit4 (https://carseatblog.com/49050/chicco-fit4-all-in-one-review-safety-fit-for-different-stages/) is another one to try that is an all-in-one seat if that’s what you’re looking for in a carseat. I think this kiddo would probably prefer longer harness pads for comfort. We have a Chicco Nextfit that I love but my son almost outgrow the rear facing weight limit and is reaching the inch before the top of the headrest. The base also has an added feature, a notch cleverly designed to fit a pool noodle! Hi Cassy. Improved ClickTight installation with easy access to both RF and FF belt paths, Infant insert weight limit printed on insert, Tightening the harness when the seat is rear-facing takes effort, Inner buckle slot length may be too short for some kids, Manual color-coding needs to be brightened. Read our terms and conditions, then enter below for your chance to win! 2021 Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Carseat Review … Removing and replacing the covers can be considered fairly easy. Inflatable airplane seat belts are not compatible with the One4Life. Skilled at buckling all on her own, she swiftly managed to buckle up and make sure her vehicle seat belt was snug. The One4Life’s recline angle indicator is quite easy to read. Most multimode car seats wouldn’t fit a child this tall in high back booster mode, so we’re happy to be proven wrong! I also have a Chicco Next Fit Zip and now got the Britax One4Life. The One4Life has a new type of harness webbing with a diamond-weave pattern. For infants and children without head control, the arrow tip must be in the solid blue in the angle indicator on the side of the seat. Britax doesn’t disappoint with the feature-rich One4Life ClickTight carseat that improves upon the already easy-to-use ClickTight installation system to give us a 50-pound rear-facing weight limit and tallest all-in-one booster! I can’t diagnose something like that without seeing it in person. It can sort of angle away from it? Hi, Thank you for your time. What size dummies did they use in the testing? The One4Life probably won’t be the last seat your child will need, but it will take them where they’re going in style and comfort. They’re comparable in terms of what they do, but the Britax seat has taller top harness slots and higher belt guides for booster use so overall, the One4Life will be able to be used for much longer in both modes. I was concerned recently reading about crash safety with this seat. The One4Life is a very sturdy car seat that has all of the safety features that Britax stands by. Instead of being a bright blue, the text was a purple-tinged grey. All CSFTL website contributors are Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. The recline position must be set to position B, which is most upright. Mythbusters: Can Rear-Facing Car Seats Touch Front Vehicle Seats? Most kids need a booster until around ages 11-12 to fit in an adult seat belt and that may mean using an inexpensive backless booster once the One4Life is outgrown. While she is petite, she also has a pretty bulky cloth diaper on, which takes up some space between her and the crotch buckle strap. This wasn’t an issue when the headrest was higher. Plus, ClickTight installation is as easy as buckling a seat belt, so you'll know it's … The One4Life has the feel and look of a Britax seat: deluxe fabrics and nicely tucked cover, thoughtful design like a handle for carrying and on-board storage for the harness, and comfort for your child. The vehicle door nearest the car seat is not damaged. Easy installation, organized operations, the best safety features create a must-have car seat. For reference my son is 3.3 years old (42” tall and has a long torso), so the headrest is adjusted according to that. Heather, Kecia, Darren & Team: The Most Trusted Source for Car Seat Reviews, Ratings, Deals & News Since 2008. The One4Life is padded, soft, and cushiony, however I did feel that the placement of the mesh side portions seemed a bit awkward because they seemed to want to fold inwards.